Can a bad weather stop a soccer match? Probably yes, probably no, but Friday’s world cup qualifier between Costa Rica and America could have been stopped due to heavy snow and bad weather conditions, as claimed by Costa Rica. Snowstorm made its influence on the game and match was more looking like an Ice football rather a normal football match which Costa Rica lost by 1-0. Now, the losing team has officially filed a complaint to supreme governing body and asked for a replay citing the bad climate conditions out there. It has also submitted supportive documents including pictures and videos that show how difficult playing conditions were there. The football association claimed that heavy snow on the field made sidelines and markings almost invisible while players’ health was also compromised by the ground staff. Moreover, snow-clearing personnel entered into the playground without authority which made its players feel unconformable and diverted from the game. Costa Rican … [Read more...]